Kaizer Chiefs new boy James Agyekum Kotei insists he will fight to get a place in the team after some days of training.The Ghanaian midfielder joined the Amakhosi about a week ago following a stellar campaign with Simba SC in Tanzania.The 25-year-old was named best midfielder of the Tanzanian giants after his immense contributions aided the club to defend the domestic league and also reached the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League for the very first time.''I am

 The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia held their first training session in Ismailia on Thursday ahead of Monday’s Round of 16 game against Ghana to be played at the Ismailia Sports Stadium. Tunisia are yet to win in this year’s tournament as they progressed to the knockout stage after placing second in thier group with three points.They drew all their matches against Mali, Mauritania and Angola.    https://twitter.com/caf_online/status/1146835092150636544—

La Liga side Getafe have agreed to pay Belgium champions KRC Genk € 8 million  for the services of Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.Genk agreed to release their powerful centre-back on Thursday after the club's representative travelled to Spain to seal the deal for the club who helped them clinch the title.GHANASoccernet.com can confirm both clubs have agreed on the € 8 million asking price by the Belgians, an amount regarded as

La Liga side Celta Vigo have agreed to pay Belgium champions KRC Genk € 8 million for the services of Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.Genk agreed to release their powerful centre-back on Thursday after the club's representative travelled to Spain to seal the deal for the club who helped them clinch the title.GHANASoccernet.com can confirm both clubs have agreed on the €8 million asking price by the Belgians, an amount regarded as

Ghana and Genk midfielder Joseph Paintsil has confirmed the transfer of fellow team mate Jospeh Aidoo to Spanish side Celta Vigo in a post on Instagram.Joseph Painstil and Joseph Aidoo were instrumental for the Belgium side as they clinched the 2018-19 Juplier Pro league.Ghanasoccernet.com can confirm Joseph Aidoo is on his way out of the club with a deal agreed between his club and La Liga side Celta Vigo.Genk agreed to release their powerful centre-back on Thursday after the club's

 There was disappointment once again for Lionel Messi in his Argentina jersey as La Albiceleste were beaten 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Copa América by the hosts Brazil.The Seleção will meet surprise finalists Peru in Sunday’s final in the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.After the somewhat dreary performances in the quarter-finals (that saw just two goals scored over the four games and three goalless draws), the semi-finals were quite the opposite with both

With the group stage now over, the Africa Cup of Nations moves on to the real drama of the tournament: the knockout rounds. Nick Ames assesses some of the biggest storylines facing nations as they enter the round of 16, kicking off on Friday.Morocco and Senegal look to seal last-eight showdownOn early evidence, Morocco against Senegal would make a worthy final for this competition. But if they come through highly winnable last-16 ties, they will meet in the quarterfinals and all

Morocco boss Herve Renard singled out neighbours Algeria as the most impressive team at the Africa Cup of Nations heading into the knockout stages that begin on Friday in Egypt.Both countries qualified for the last 16 after three wins from three group games, but it was the nature of Algeria's 1-0 victory over title favourites Senegal that caught the eye of two-time title-winning coach Renard."I think there will be a lot of observers who will agree with me. I think up until

Black Stars tackle Tunisia in the Round of 16 of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Monday and do so having never lost to the Carthage Eagles in previous meetings.In a total of seven meetings, the Black Stars have won six and drawn one.Aside from their first-ever encounter in 1963 which ended in a one-all draw Ghana have won their last six games against Tunisia.Ghana beat Tunisia en route to winning all their four Africa Cup of Nations titles- 1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982.The Black

Ex-Ghana international Mallam Yahaya believes Asante Kotoko have parted ways with their head coach CK Akonnor at the wrong time.Last week, Akonnor confirmed on a Kumasi-based radio station Oyerepa FM that he has severed ties with the Porcupine Warriors after rejecting a proposal from management to act as a technical director.''The sack of C.K Akunnor can have two angles…From the Management perspective it is a positive step taken whiles the supporters might call it a

Former Ghana winger Solomon Asante tops the scorers chart in the USL Championship with 12 goals in his 15 matches played.The Phoenix Rising FC captain also leads in assists.Asante is followed closely by New Mexico United striker Kevaughn Frater who has banged in 11 goals in 15 matchesEl Paso's Jerome Kiesewetter and Daniel Ríos of Nashville SC are tied in third place with 10 goals each.Asante has already been named in the Team of the Week for 2019 on six occasions.

Former Ghana winger Solomon Asante tops the scorers chart in the USL Championship with 12 goals in his 15 matches played.The Phoenix Rising FC captain also leads in assists.Asante is followed closely by New Mexico United striker Kevaughn Frater who has banged in 11 goals in 15 matchesEl Paso's Jerome Kiesewetter and Daniel Ríos of Nashville SC are tied in third place with 10 goals each.Asante has already been named in the Team of the Week for 2019 on six occasions. ?

Star forward Sadio Mane goes head-to-head with star goalkeeper Denis Onyango when Senegal meet Uganda on Friday in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match in Cairo.Senegalese Mane and Ugandan Onyango were included in the 2018 African team of the year chosen by a Confederation of African Football (CAF) panel.They are also Champions League winners - Mane with Liverpool in Europe last season and Onyango with South African club Mamelodi Sundowns in Africa three years ago.Mane has scored

Ghana midfielder Godfred Donsah has emerged in the radar of Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in the transfer window. The midfielder could leave Italian side Bologna for Wolfsburg ahead of the start of the season, as negotiations begin between the two clubs.Donsah has been monitored by the German club for sometime now, but injuries affected his campaign last season, which saw him make only seven appearances.Despite the setback, the former Ghana U-20 star's quality in never in doubt

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has expressed delight as Chelsea appointed club legend Frank Lampard as new manager of the club.The London club appointed former midfielder Frank Lampard as their manager on a three-year deal.Lampard left Championship side Derby County to take over at a club where he spent 13 years as a player.He succeeds Maurizio Sarri, who left Stamford Bridge in June to take charge of Italian champions Juventus.Essien and Lampard formed a formidable midfield

Hosts Egypt swept into the last 16 of an expanded Africa Cup of Nations and were joined by the rest of the continent's elite, while newcomers Madagascar delivered the shock of the tournament by advancing as group winners.AFP Sport takes a look at the standout performers and those who failed to hit the heights during the group phase:TopsTrezeguet and Ahmed Elmohamady (Egypt)Mohamed Salah arrived at the tournament shouldering the weight of expectations for a country of almost

Gideon Mensah is determined to succeed at FC Red Bull Salzburg after signing a new five-year contract.The 20-year-old left back is set for regular game time after impressing during the second half of last season for Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga.Mensah admits he has come on in leaps and bounds and wants to grab the opportunity at the club.'I am very happy that I am back. The year at Sturm Graz has done me good, and I think that I have developed well. Now I will spend

German born Ghanaian winger Kingsley Schindler was unveiled in front of 800 fans as Koln began their preseason training ahead of the Bundesliga season.The 25-year old joined the Billy Goats on a four year deal as a free agent after ending his stay at Bundeliga II side Holstian Kiel.Schindler was outdoored together with Kingsley Ehizibue, Birger Verstraete and Julian Krahl as the club's new players for the upcoming season.The former Hoffenhiem youth player had a very good season

Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah missed the Black Stars training on Thursday in preparation for Monday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash with Tunisia.This makes him doubtful for the game against the Carthage Eagles as coach Kwesi Appiah will need all his men fully fit for the match that will decide whether they will play in the quarter-finals.The Black Stars team doctors are monitoring his recovery as they are not keen on rushing him out of the injury to further

Spanish club Real Zaragoza have sent a request to Levante for the services of Ghana forward Raphael Dwamena in the upcoming season, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The Segunda B side are interested in signing the player on a season long loan as they seek to make a return to the La Liga.Dwamena struggled to break into the Levante team last season after playing only 12 times with most of them from the bench.The 23-year old scored only a goal for the Frogs last season and